Shepherds’ Play, back in the day.

I love this early photo of the Shepherds’ Play. Karen White is Mary and husband Christopher (playing a Shepherd) is looking at her adoringly. The play was a gift from the faculty to the children for so many wonderful years. Pictured, left to right, standing to seated: Matthew Winston, Wendy Coughlan, Sueanne Campbell, Marcie Merriman-Means, Continue reading.

Sir Thomas Malory meditation

“Then Sir Launcelot saw her visage, but he wept not greatly, but sighed.” Sir Thomas Malory, Le Morte D’Arthur, 1469, Book XXI, chap. 11. (Helping to recruit volunteers for the 2007 Spring Benefit, featuring the Carmina Burana) Kenneth Peck

Pirates of Penzance

The beauty of a Waldorf education in a nutshell. During my eight years at the Lake Champlain Waldorf School I got to be a number of characters in our class plays ranging from Simpleton and his Golden Goose in 1st grade, to Shakespeare’s King Lear in 8th grade. Here is a 2002 shot of me Continue reading.

Hats off!

3rd grade crocheted hats! How they got them to fit remains a handwork mystery. This photo is from 2006 (the students are now in the 12th grade). Renata Welker was teaching handwork that year.

Friends learning how to parent together

We have been parents of children at LCWS for 16 years, with just one full year remaining before we are alumnae supporters! This school is where I have found my close, dear friends, my people. We have learned to parent together with the support of our devoted class teachers, other faculty and staff. We’ve shared Continue reading.